The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is calling on governments at all levels in the northeast to increase funding for education.
Huong Nguyen, UNICEF Field Director in Borno, made the call on Wednesday at an event held in Maiduguri to commemorate the 2024 International Day of Education (IDE).
“We must make significant and sustainable investments in teacher recruitment and training; schools and security, including strengthening school infrastructure against the disruptions caused by climate change.
“UNICEF continues to work with governments, donors and other partners to raise educational standards and give a future to boys and girls affected by conflict,” Nguyen said.
She said more than 50 per cent of displaced children in the Northeast were still not attending school.
According to Ms. Nguyen, less than 40 percent of schools in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe have teachers with minimum teaching qualifications.
“We are trying to address the learning crisis and other challenges because for many children, the right to education has not translated into the right to learn,” Nguyen said.
Activities organized by UNICEF and donors to mark this year's IDE in Borno include quiz competitions for schools, paper presentations, discussions and field visits to UNICEF-supported schools.
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